- 1a person who is untouchable is in a position where they are unlikely to be punished or criticized Given his political connections, he thought he was untouchable.
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- 2that cannot be equaled or matched We took the silver medal behind the untouchable Italian team.
- 3(in India in the past) belonging to or connected with the Hindu social class (or caste) that was considered by other classes to be the lowest
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